Plymouth Social Enterprise Network represents all kinds of social enterprises including co-operatives, community interest companies, charities, community businesses and more. All are joined by a common bond – that of doing business for a good cause.
If you’d like to learn more about the fantastic social enterprise sector in Plymouth and the impact we are having then take a look at our most recent Research Report
COVID-19
Plymouth Social Enterprise is working through the Covid -19 crisis to try and ensure that you are getting the most up to date news and support for your business.
We are working with Social Enterprise UK to collate information on the social enterprise sector during the crisis to allow them to demonstrate need in conversation with the UK government. We are also collecting our own information so we can use our resources to create impactful offers for the membership. We are also consulting with Plymouth and Devon County Councils about need and how they can support the sector.
We have regular updates on all funding and policy changes via our social media channels, our weekly newsletter is focused on bringing all those opportunities and more to your inbox as well as highlighting the amazing resilience of the sector. If you have story you’d like us to share then please get in touch.
We are also offering fully funded 1-1 support sessions to our members which you can access here.
We are here for our members in this difficult time and we will do everything in our power to enable social enterprises to come through these times and we will continue to fight for you and the vision of a fairer, kinder and more impactful economy in Plymouth.
Treading Lightly ?
Meeting the challenge it’s now almost impossible to avoid the impacts of climate change. Everything from extreme weather to rising sea levels, changes in biodiversity and health risks will have an impact on business in one way or another so many have taken to...
What is the ‘State of Us’?
Powerful Communities and Economic Democracy By Gareth Hart, Director Iridescent Ideas CIC and Plymouth Social Enterprise Network with Ed Whitelaw, Real Ideas and Plymouth Social Enterprise Network The State of Us Conference: bookings and information Throughout...
Top writing tips for your business
When you're writing for your audiences it can be hard to get the right tone. Louise Manico from Manico PR has written a blog to give you some top writing tips to help make sure your communications are getting noticed. Using the right words to speak to your audiences...
Treading Lightly ?
Meeting the challenge it’s now almost impossible to avoid the impacts of climate change. Everything from extreme weather to rising sea levels, changes in biodiversity and health risks will have an impact on business in one way or another so many have taken to...
What is the ‘State of Us’?
Powerful Communities and Economic Democracy By Gareth Hart, Director Iridescent Ideas CIC and Plymouth Social Enterprise Network with Ed Whitelaw, Real Ideas and Plymouth Social Enterprise Network The State of Us Conference: bookings and information Throughout...
Top writing tips for your business
When you're writing for your audiences it can be hard to get the right tone. Louise Manico from Manico PR has written a blog to give you some top writing tips to help make sure your communications are getting noticed. Using the right words to speak to your audiences...
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PSEN Social enterprise news - There's a bit of a climate theme and we've snuck some extra funding and support in for you this week - https://mailchi.mp/9e7cd1a290a1/new-look-news-from-psen-members-only-edition-with-funding-and-training-1094846 #socent #DoingBusinessDifferently #Climate
@Naomioutdoors @JennyAyrton @cocoscocoon @plymenergycom making with you for #COP26 @plymouthscihub @GreenMindsPlym @NaturePlymouth @plymouthcc @nudgecommunity @PlymSocEnt @PlymouthOctopus @PollenizeCIC @ace_southwest @fablabplymouth @cfarrantart @WoodlandDave @Chris_Vincent2 https://twitter.com/OurArtAndEnergy/status/1420403751446274050
We are excited to be working with @theboxplymouth in August, join us there for a free drop in family craft session to make #milkbottlemoths for our #cop26glasgow art installation on 3rd 5th or 7th Aug All welcome #mothstoaflame #letscreate
http://www.mothstoaflame.art
Great lobbying from our friends at @PlymSocEnt👏
It's so important that social enterprises are given the opportunity to be recognised in these mainstream business awards - they contribute almost £600m to the local economy every year and create considerable #socialimpact https://twitter.com/PlymSocEnt/status/1420386168777101318
We are very pleased to announce that after some discussion with the team organising the #PlymouthBusinessAwards, they have reinstated the Social Enterprise Category!
So get nominating! #DoingBusinessDifferently
Looking for support as a leader? Peer Networks is a programme of peer support and learning to drive your community business forward.
It will connect you with other leaders in the SW to share expertise and find solutions to common issues.
Find out more: https://www.the-sse.org/courses/peer-networks-leadership-programme/
We are currently experiencing high volumes of online #CIC applications, which may not be examined within the 48 working hours specified. Please bear with us as we endeavour to examine these applications as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.